Comparison

HanDBase for iPad vs AFrame Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HanDBase for iPad

Manage and create relational databases directly on your iPad. Track diverse information from shopping lists to complex CRM data with features like field-level encryption and customizable views. An optional forms designer is available.

Highlights
  • Create and edit databases on iPad
  • 19 different field types
  • Relational database linking
  • Sorting, filtering, and custom views
  • Field-level encryption
  • Optional Forms Designer (IAP)
  • Desktop Connect for import/export
Features
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Powerful relational database manager now available for the iPad! Please Note: This version is optimized for the iPad, if you have an iPhone, there is a separate version available in the App Store. Track almost anything. Examples: Shopping Lists,DVD Collections,Passwords,Prayer Lists,To Dos,Workouts,Recipes,Checkbook,Weight Loss,Auto Mileage Inventory,Surveys,Directories,Time/Billing CRM,Deliveries,Estimates Patient Lists,Billing Codes,Charge Capture * Create and Edit Databases right on your iPad * 19 different field types * Relational- link between different database tables * Sorting,Filtering, and Customized Views * Field level Encryption * Optional Forms Designer available via In-App Purchase * Desktop Connect- connect via web browser and load/save databases, import/export * Databases emailed to you can be opened from the mail program and synced right into HanDBase * Backup and Install databases directly from the iTunes cabled interface. * Integration w/ HanDBase Gallery-download over 2000 templates * Support for photos, GPS/Maps, and barcode scanning via camera equipped devices We are a world leader in the mobile database space and have compatible solutions (sold separately) for desktops, synchronization to programs like Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Filemaker, and most ODBC enabled apps. See our web site for more details and options: http://www.ddhsoftware.com/iPad Please Note: The HanDBase database format does not support Unicode, so while English and most European languages are supported, other languages are not.

About

AFrame Pro

This application provides tools for 2D frame analysis using the stiffness matrix method. It offers detailed calculations and generates reports for shear force diagrams, bending moment diagrams, frame deformation, and support reactions. Results can be easily shared in PDF format.

Highlights
  • Stiffness matrix method for 2D frame analysis
  • Detailed frame calculations
  • Reports for SFD, BMD, deformation, and reactions
  • PDF export and email results
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Professional 2D Frame Structural Analysis AFrame Pro is a professional structural engineering application for analyzing two-dimensional frame structures using the Direct Stiffness Matrix Method. Designed for structural engineers, civil engineers, students, educators, and researchers, AFrame Pro combines a modern interface with powerful engineering calculations to help you create, analyze, and understand structural behavior anywhere. Design Structural Frames Create and edit structural models quickly with an intuitive graphical interface. • Interactive 2D frame editor • Multi-story and multi-bay frame generation • Grid frame templates • Node editing • Member editing • Support definitions • Point loads • Distributed loads • Moment loads • Pan and zoom controls Powerful Structural Analysis Analyze structures using the Direct Stiffness Matrix Method. Features include: • Global stiffness matrix assembly • Local stiffness matrices • Coordinate transformation matrices • Joint displacements • Member end forces • Support reactions • Equilibrium verification • Linear elastic analysis Material & Section Libraries Manage reusable engineering properties. • Material library • Elastic modulus • Cross-sectional area • Moment of inertia • Multiple material definitions Engineering Reports Generate comprehensive analysis reports including: • Equilibrium checks • Stiffness matrices • Transformation matrices • Member stiffness calculations • Support reactions • Member forces • Displacements • Calculation summaries Structural Diagrams Visualize structural behavior with: • Shear Force Diagrams (SFD) • Bending Moment Diagrams (BMD) • Deflected Shapes • Reaction forces • Applied loads Professional PDF Export Create engineering-quality PDF reports suitable for: • Design documentation • Engineering review • University assignments • Project records • Client presentations Multiple Unit Systems Supports both SI and US Customary units with automatic unit handling. Ideal For • Structural Engineers • Civil Engineers • Engineering Students • University Professors • Researchers • Engineering Consultants Whether you're solving classroom problems, checking structural behavior, or preparing professional engineering documentation, AFrame Pro delivers accurate analysis in a clean, modern workflow.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HanDBase for iPad at 2.8 against AFrame Pro's 2.0. HanDBase for iPad also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 36%) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). AFrame Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99 and AFrame Pro $4.99 up front. HanDBase for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AFrame Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HanDBase for iPad holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of HanDBase for iPad's written reviews are positive against 36% of AFrame Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, AFrame Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HanDBase for iPad versus AFrame Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanDBase for iPadAFrame Pro
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating2.8 (16 ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.2% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDDH Software, LLCJutarus Ratanasethakul

Customer experience

HanDBase for iPad

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive50.2%
Neutral10.6%
Negative39.1%

AFrame Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

HanDBase for iPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when rotating iPad or editing forms
  • Inability to edit existing records without losing data
  • Inconsistent behavior when syncing data between devices
  • Limitations with date fields and handling of pre-1904 dates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved cloud sync and integration with services like Dropbox
  • More customization options for forms, views, and data presentation
  • Better support for right-to-left languages
  • Barcode scanning and integration capabilities
  • Improved stability and fewer crashes

AFrame Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HanDBase for iPad

One-time1
  • HanDBase Forms Designer for iPad$4.99
None

AFrame Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HanDBase for iPad free?
HanDBase for iPad costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AFrame Pro free?
AFrame Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HanDBase for iPad or AFrame Pro?
HanDBase for iPad is rated higher. HanDBase for iPad averages 2.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while AFrame Pro averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do HanDBase for iPad or AFrame Pro have ads?
HanDBase for iPad shows ads; AFrame Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, HanDBase for iPad or AFrame Pro?
HanDBase for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and AFrame Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, HanDBase for iPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and AFrame Pro on October 6, 2026.

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